Speaker Series Archive
By convening individuals around issues, innovations and ideas that will shape the quality of life for families in Atlanta and beyond, the Blank Family Foundation aspires to spur civic action and citizen involvement for positive change in people’s lives.
Recent Events:
March 29, 2012 - Better Biking for a Safer, Healthier, More Competitive City
Featuring Boston's Bike Czar Nicole Freedman, a former Olympic cyclist and director of Boston Bikes
February 28, 2012 - Breakthrough Research on Building Better Brains
A discussion on breakthrough brain development research, led by Dr. Jack Shonkoff, director of Harvard's Center on the Developing Child and chairman of the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child. Revolutionary research reveals that persistent highly adverse experiences actually damage a child's brain circuits. Toxic stress in children comes from living with physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, exposure to violence, severe maternal depression and prolonged economic hardship.
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December 1, 2011 - The Future of the American Dream
Americans have always believed that hard work and education open the doors to success. Is the promise still alive for today’s generation of students?
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Nov. 2, 2011 - Street Food: Attacking Obesity & Wiping Out Food Deserts
One City Block at a Time
Taking on the twin crises of "food desert" neighborhoods and obesity, cities are using multiple approaches to give families access to fresh fruits and vegetables, including corner stores, bodegas, farmers markets, food trucks and even pushcarts. With funding from The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, New York City has launched the country's largest pushcart initiative to deliver fresh produce to underserved neighborhoods. Stay tuned for a rebroadcast of the conversation on innovative ways to re-connect residents to fresh, local food.
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